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  1. Laredo Santona Ferry Oct 14 2023.jpg

    Laredo Santona Ferry Oct 14 2023.jpg

    Laredo Santona Ferry Oct 14 2023.
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    The Norte gets very quiet after Avilés

    Yes indeed. Started in Bilbao Thursday 12 and in Guemes tonight, having met barely a handful of Caminoers so far.
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    LIVE from the Camino Great weather on the Camino del Norte

    That is super helpful and kind - thank you. Very much looking fwd, even more so now.😊
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    LIVE from the Camino Great weather on the Camino del Norte

    Excellent - looking fwd to that stretch esp. Is this it? Day 5 Santander Mortera 24 k https://maps.app.goo.gl/ugQJotfLoDW2ufiW8?g_st=ic
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    LIVE from the Camino Great weather on the Camino del Norte

    Very nice! I hope weather similar Oct 12 on … Bilbao on.
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    Norte from Bilbao Oct 12, 2023, anyone?

    Am heading out solo Oct 12 from Portugalete (Bilbao) to Castro Uriales on Day 1 and eventually to Llanes by Oct 20. I did the Irún to Bilbao stretch in May. Will do the Primitivo early 2024. French and Portugués route done in recent years also. Am content solo but company welcome for any/...
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    Packing shake down requested - Camino Frances - Oct/Nov

    Nice job, tight rig there. You find that the extras - snacks, water, camera, phone? - etc really add up? I do. All about placement I guess…
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    LIVE from the Camino Krause on the Camino del Norte

    These are lovely photos, thank you. What camera / phone did you use for these photos?
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    New pilgrim albergue planned for Bilbao

    This dizzyingly detailed official government GIS site includes an optional layer that displays locations of municipal hostels in Bilbao area too Eg Portugalete
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    Ryanair Carry-On Dilemma: Need Your Advice!

    Here are the Ryanair baggage specs. Manufacturers make bags to fit these requirements. https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-us/articles/12888036565521-Ryanair-s-Bag-Policy#:~:text=Priority%20%26%202%20Cabin%20Bags%3A%20This,Boarding%20queue%20at%20the%20gate.
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    Ryanair Carry-On Dilemma: Need Your Advice!

    The Amazon Cabinmax works for Ryanair cabin baggage. It fits a lot. I did a two week stretch of the Norte and had no issues with fitting / carrying stuff. But each to his/her own...
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    Ryanair Carry-On Dilemma: Need Your Advice!

    Ryanair can be severe re baggage dimensions - or not: point being that it is unpredictable, so unpleasant in anticipation. Suggest pay at time of booking for luggage to go in hold. Or bite the bullet and change backpack to one that does not exceed Ryanair's. Wild car suggestion: buy Amazon...
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    A word of warning on trail runners or light weight shoes.

    Seconded. I use Saucony trail runners. They are excellent. Yes you can feel more through the soles, but the downsides to swapping them for boots etc far outweighs any benefits IMO. A change of insoles keeps them in top top condition and extends their life too. I take account of how I walk as...
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    Is the Laredo - Santoña ferry in operation yet?

    I am heading through Laredo mid Oct 23 and emailed the ferry outfit to check the ferry runs then. They replied that it runs every day of the year - I will test that assertion them and report back.

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